Tag: Power

Helloween – My God-Given Right Review

Thirty years ago, Helloween’s Walls Of Jericho helped to lay the foundation for the European power metal scene. The next two records, the two-part Keeper Of The Seven Keys, cemented their status as gods amongst

Civil War – Gods And Generals Review

This Civil War began in 2012 when two-thirds of Sabaton seceded. The opening shots were fired later that year in the form of a self-titled EP, and the first major engagement came in the form

Artizan – The Furthest Reaches Review

Something you quickly learn as a devoted music enthusiast is the fact that there really should be no lines drawn in the sand when it comes to appreciating the things that resonate with us. Just

Hammer King – Kingdom Of The Hammer King Review

Once upon a time, hundreds of thousands of years ago in the 80s, Hell and heavy metal announced an exceedingly prosperous union with the hammer. It was a risky move, really, as the hammer had

Blind Guardian – Beyond the Red Mirror Review

Sometimes, a review represents a battle between the writer and the band/album. Other times, it is between a writer and himself. At other times still, it becomes a three-way dance. The latter only works in

Judicator – At The Expense Of Humanity Review

JUDICATOR AND THE DURABILITY OF HEAVY METAL Anyone who has ever read a statement from a media outlet making a claim of [BAND X] “saving heavy metal” hopefully knows to 1) immediately disregard everything the

Alpha Tiger – iDentity Review

Hulk Hogan tells a story wherein he gets a voicemail from his agent saying that he has two products up for endorsement – a grill and a mixer – and to call him back quickly

Whyzdom – Symphony For A Hopeless God Review

Originally written by Chris Redar Paris, France’s Whyzdom is the kind of project that would happen if six strangers answered one of those “MUST HAVE PRO GEAR” ads that are always littering the bulletin board